* Please note that years of experience stated represent entering 2017-18 school year.

Principal

Cyndi Collins has been principal at SIS for the past 14 years, earned her B.A. degree from Northeastern University, M.A. from National Louis and Type 75 Certificate from North Central College. She also recently obtained a Certificate in “Leading An Inclusive Catholic School” from Loyola University, and has 33 years teaching experience including 28 in Catholic Schools.

Assistant Principal/Fine Arts

Jeanne Leix is assistant principal at SIS and teaches Fine Arts. She also directs and produces all of SIS’ musical and theatrical productions, including the annual holiday concert around Christmas, the spring musical and others throughout the year. Her undergraduate degree is from Illinois State University and M.Ed. from St. Francis. She has taught for 28 years including the past 26 at SIS.

Teachers

Mrs. Dawn Alvino serves as an aide in second grade and teaches first grade religion. She has her B.S. degree from Rosary University and has been at St. Isidore for 13 years.

Mrs. Rita Ascenzo teaches Spanish to grades 5-8 at SIS as well as Language Arts to grades 6-8. She holds a B.A. degree from Trinity Christian University and an M.A. from Concordia. She has 9 years teaching experience, all at SIS.

Ms. Courtney Boulukos is SIS’ school counselor from Amita Health Behavioral Medicine, a new joint partnership between Alexian Brothers and Adventist Midwest. She holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology and is in the process of receiving her License of Professional Counseling. Courtney has worked with children and families for the past 8 years in various capacities.

Mrs. Nancy Butler is SIS’ physical education teacher and athletic director, with 37 total years of teaching experience including the past 29 at SIS. She holds a B.A. degree from Augustana College.

Mrs. Lisa Conte teaches 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade math and is co-facilitator of the St. Isidore School’s Enrichment Program. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration/Finance from Loyola University and has a Master of Education from DePaul University. This is her 4th year of teaching at St. Isidore School.

Mrs. Mary Ann Demma works as an aide in the first grade, where she has worked for the past 10 years.

Mrs. Arlene DiGiacomo is 6th grade homeroom and science teacher at SIS with 21 years teaching experience including the past 16 at SIS. She has a B.A. degree from Knox College and an M.Ed. from Concordia, with additional certificates from Concordia as well.

Mrs. Kathy Jaworksi is a math teacher at SIS and holds a B.A. degree from the University of Iowa and MAT with endorsements from National Louis University. She has taught for 28 years including the past 26 at SIS.

Mrs. Lisa Johnson is in her third year as Technology Teacher at SIS, with five years of experience teaching in Catholic Grade Schools. Mrs. Johnson holds a B.S. in Education degree from Northern Illinois University.

Mrs. Andrea Kuchler is the speech therapist at SIS where she has been for the past 12 years. She has taught a total of 22 years, all in Catholic Schools, and holds both B.S. and M.S. degrees from Marquette University. She is also serving as one of SIS’ Enrichment Program teachers in 2017-18.

Mrs. Kim LaLonde is in her second year as Preschool aide for Ms. Peters and Mrs. Theobald following a 11 year teaching career, 8 of which were in Catholic Schools. She earned her BA degree from Eastern Illinois University.

Mrs. Terry Loftus works as kindergarten aide and has taught for a total of 21 years, 16 at SIS.

Mary Kathryn Maher is the new third grader teacher at SIS, having taught last year at All Saints Catholic School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She holds a BA degree in Elementary Ed from Loras College as well as a Reading endorsement.

Mrs. Pam Martin is in her 4th year at SIS working as an aide in Pre-School, and has 8 years teaching experience all at SIS as a substitute and guest teacher. She holds a B.S. degree in Information Science from Northeastern University as well as an MBA from Rosary College.

Ms. Lindsay Mazur is a kindergarten teacher in her fifth year at SIS after graduating with her B.S. degree from the University of Iowa.

Ms. Calli Peters is SIS’ new preschool teacher, and is in her first year teaching at SIS having taught kindergarten at St. Matthews in Glendale Heights last school year. She holds a Professional Educator License (PEL), Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education), Language Arts and Social Science. She graduated from Benedictine University in 2015.

Mrs. Sue Robinson is 8th grade homeroom and Junior High math teacher at SIS where she has taught for the past 17 years. She holds a B.A. degree from Luther College and M.S. from National Lewis University.

Mrs. Debbi Ryan is first grade teacher at SIS, earned her B.S. degree from DePaul University and M.A. in Education from National Lewis University. She has 16 years teaching experience including the past 11 years at SIS.

Mrs. Sue Sammonds is a Junior High math teacher at SIS with 31 years total experience, the last 29 being at SIS. She holds a B.S. degree from NIU with an MBA from Benedictine University.

Mr. Brian Sheehan is 7th grade homeroom teacher, and teaches Junior High social studies as well as 8th grade Language Arts , with 9 years at St. Isidore. His B.S. degree was earned from Illinois College and an M.Ed. from Benedictine University.

Mrs. Jeanine Theobald splits her day between teaching pre-school and as a resource teacher. She holds a B.S. degree from National College of Education. She has 32 years of Catholic Schools teaching experience including the last 24 at SIS

Ms. Sara White is second grade teacher, is in her second year of teaching, and holds a B.A. Degree in Elementary Ed from Bradley University. She has additional certification with a Language Arts Endorsement (Middle School), and did her student teaching in Catholic Grade Schools prior to graduation.

Mrs. Karen Yerly is 5th grade homeroom, Jr. High social studies teacher and reading teacher. Additionally, Mrs. Yerly serves as the school’s librarian. She has 35 years of teaching experience including the past 30 at SIS where she started SIS’ first kindergarten in 1987. Her BS degree is from NIU with an M.Ed. from St. Francis University.

Mrs. Donna Zinn is fourth grade teacher at SIS with 20 years of teaching experience including the past 17 at SIS. She has a B.S. degree from Benedictine University.